Braces are one of the most common orthodontic interventions. Whether “invisible” or metal, they can help realign the teeth and improve someone's smile. Orthodontics can be either cosmetic or medically necessary. Parents may disagree about whether a child really needs...
child support
Does your situation require a change to your child support order?
Child support is a common source of disagreements between divorced or separated parents. It is very expensive to raise a child, and the parent receiving support may feel like the payments don't cover enough of the child's basic needs. However, the parent paying...
How can you collect child support from a foreign-based parent?
The non-payment of child support affects many U.S. parents and children despite governmental attempts to enforce support orders. If you think it’s hard to collect from a parent here in Florida, imagine the difficulties of getting support from a foreign parent. The...
When can child support orders be modified in Florida?
The courts understand that an individual's financial situation can change, which is why they have made it possible to revise child support orders in line with the reality of either parent. The amount can be adjusted upwards or downwards, depending on the...
3 times a parent can ask to increase or reduce child support
Child support is one of the more important obligations a parent has to their kids. Florida expects a parent with less than half of the time-sharing responsibilities for their children to provide financial support in many circumstances. When might you be able to...
Don’t be afraid to ask for child support modifications when times are tough
Here is a little-known secret about family courts. They want you to succeed in fulfilling your child support obligations, and they strive to assist parents as much as possible. When you've hit a bad financial stretch and you're unable to make your support payments,...
Things to Consider Before Asking for a Child Support Modification
There are cases when an adjustment in child support payments is warranted. There do have to extraordinary circumstances in Sarasota, Florida, however. Plus, the parent asking for the modification must take into consideration how often they ask for the adjustment. Keep...
How to enforce and collect child support in Florida
If you are divorced and on the receiving end of child support, you expect regular payments. Unfortunately, the funds do not always come your way. Dealing with your ex who is failing to pay child support can be frustrating. What can you do? Are there consequences for...